Just about four years ago I wrote an article titled “For all the Christian introverts out there.” It was about the pitfalls of being an introverted Christian in … Read
Life
For All The Socially Anxious Christians Out There
The Positive Side of Feeling Like You’re Weird
I've spent a lot of my life being different. Most of my life. Moving out to Canada is just a continuation of the trend. On a daily basis there are people that … Read
Culture
“After the Trip” Book is a Guide to Post Cross-Cultural Ministry Life
I recently had lunch with someone shortly after we both returned home from a cross-cultural trip. As we settled into the upscale restaurant, she commented, … Read
Evolution: Scripture and Nature Say Yes
I know the destructive power of the evolution vs. creation dichotomy. During a biology class in high school, I was introduced to the theory of evolution. One of … Read
Church
What We Can Learn from a 17-Year-Old Martyr
Jane Grey (1537-1553) Picture this scene with me: 17-year-old Jane Grey, blindfolded, on her knees, and waving her arms in front of her to find the block that … Read
Women were Banned from Church Leadership and my Family Stayed
I was 14 years old when my church hired a new senior pastor. He was a bit of a young upstart who wanted to make some changes. One change was that women would no … Read